Are Broadway Showtimes Getting Earlier?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 8, 2024
This time, the reader question was: What is the deal with alternative show times on Broadway, like Oh, Mary!’s 5pm Saturday performance?
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: THE GREATEST MAGIC SHOW, Assembly George Square Gardens
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 13, 2024
The Greatest Magic Show begins with a bang as the incredibly energetic ringmaster, Magnus, bursts on stage, singing a parody of Aladdin’s “Arabian Nights” with lyrics about him travelling the world to find what he considers to be the “greatest show.” Now, he’s here to present all of the great things he has seen, with help from Sam and Justin.
Broadway's Pierre Marais Will Debut A Night Of Original Short Films
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
Broadway’s Pierre Marais (Sunset Boulevard, Aladdin) will debut a night of his original short narrative films; screening this September in Greenwich Village. Voted best Young Filmmaker at the Cannes World Film Festival for his film As Apple Pie, Marais’ films have garnered over 75 selections from film festivals across the globe.
Lea Salonga Will Release Holiday Album and Embark on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Lea Salonga will release a new holiday album titled 'Sounding Joy' in November! Her first holiday album in two decades, the Tony Award winner’s new album is available digitally and on CD on November 1, 2024.
West End Musical Halloween and West End Musical Christmas Will Return This Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
The West End’s number one concert series will return with another season of spectacular, feel good concerts. As fans of this sell out series will know, at a West End Musical concert, you not only get incredible performances from the West End’s biggest stars, the audience also ‘become the cast’, so singing and dancing along and even dressing for the occasion is encouraged.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto Comes to St Helens This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Sleeping Beauty is enchanting October half term entertainment. Follow the story of Princess Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and is doomed to sleep for a hundred years - unless a handsome prince arrives to break the spell.
Cast Set For UK Tour of THE WATCH HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Papatango has announced the full cast of Chris Foxon’s adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. George Turvey directs Donald McBride (Arthur/Geordie), Catherine Dryden (Fiona/Prudie/Da Souza/Timmo) and Aoife Kennan (Anne).
Previews: Fall Plays & Musicals to See in Dayton, Ohio
by Brennan Paulin - Sep 3, 2024
Check out the shows coming up in Dayton, Ohio in fall 2024. The last two shows they will be producing are THE GLASS MENAGERIE and THE THANKSGIVING PLAY. Considering they've been a staple of Middletown for the last 46 years, I highly encourage readers to add these last two shows to their calendars in support of this group so they can go out with a bang.
Interview: Theatre Life with Danny Troob
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 30, 2024
Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.
Video: Relive ALADDIN's Anniversary with These Original Cast Cameos
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2024
Back in March, Disney celebrated the 10th anniversary of Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where the hit production has played 3,695 performances to date and has welcomed 6M guests. The show just released highlights from inside the very special performance and you can watch the videos here!